I write about my journey into Journalism with some Culture on the side.

Month: August 2017

You’d think being at Sunderland Uni for 3 years I would know the city and I didn’t really explore that much. So on a sunny day me and the Hirst famalam explored Sunderland and Seaham. My mum had recommended a funky tea shop called Serendipity. Close to the Winter Gardens, Sunderland- it is a small… Continue reading Culture Trip 7: Sunderland/Seaham Trip

As I sit here now applying for 20+ jobs I fear if I will get any success in my journalism career. That is what I have been doing, when I am not working at my part time job I will apply for jobs in the media so PR/Marketing and Journalism. And so far I have… Continue reading Rising From The Ashes

When was the last time you went outside and really explored your landscapes? For me it was not that long ago thanks to the The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Created by Northumberland National Park- The Sill was named after the famous Whin Sill geological feature which is nearby. It is a new attraction that… Continue reading Culture Trip 6: The Sill

In the third of her series, Gemma Hirst looks at how art can act as creative outlet for the artist. When Richard Oliver was a little boy, he struggled with Maths and English. He always knew that he wouldn’t have a career that involves working at a desk. He was more hands-on. When he was… Continue reading The healing qualities of Art

As I keep saying, the month of August is a busy time for all theatre lovers- no doubt half of you will be at the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh. But what if this is your first time? What if you have never been before and have no idea where to start? Well fear not for… Continue reading Fringe Festival Survival Guide

Why have I never done a blog like this before now? So it’s August- which can mean only one thing for my fellow young reviewers- it is Edinburgh Fringe Time. I am sadly not going to be there this year so I thought I would pass on some of my wise words to any young… Continue reading Guide to Reviewing Theatre